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Hi there, looking for help on where to buy cameras at reasonable prices, finding the prices here are expensive and pixmania and e-global with best prices, has anyone here purchased from either of these companies and are they good to deal with, or maybe some other suggestions, I’m new to buying goods from abroad and would prefer to buy here if possible. Any help much appreciated, thanks.
Photography is expensive.
Buying cheap isn’t always the cheapest option. Buying from the US or Hong Kong or China may seem cheaper, but when you have to pay VAT and duty when you import can make it a lot more expensive in the long run.
Also, if you have a warranty fault, you need to return the item to where you bought it from.
Just be cautious and work it all out.
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false; my go to for getting a feel for past, existing and potential equipment prices. Don’t forget to check both the french and german amazon sites and also http://tweakers.net/pricewatch/” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false; for dutch online retailers.
Hi there lads, im in the outdoor adventure game so I need waterproof, shockproof etc cameras. I’m looking at buying olympus tg2, Panasonic tf5 or nikon aw110 as an alternative to the gopros.
I can buy 4 nikon aw110 with pixmania which I would only get 3 of them here for the same money.
I would love to be able to buy from a camera shop in Ireland as alot have closed down in the last few years and if I was buying just one camera I would for the higher price, but I’m buying a few and have to get value for my money.I agree with you Paul thats why I’ve posted the tread as lm wary of buying from abroad and have heard stories of people getting e.g. french instruction manuals and 2 pin electric plugs etc not to mention warranty etc.
I have limited knowledge in this area and thats why I’m looking for any info and experiences others have had so I can make an informed decision before buying. Great link ( ballistix) been able to see a price comparison on the one page thats a great help.
Thanks for the replys.
Nikon warranties are EU, that is not a problem,m and there are many satisfied customers who don’t post their experience when buying successfully from abroad within the EU. Don’t write off EU based purchasing, on the basis of a few negative comments you read on the net Aiden. I find the German Amazon and some Dutch retailers have good deals regularly.
I’ve gone ahead and bought online from eglobal and for what I’m looking for they are substantially cheaper than anywhere else I’ve checked, will post later how I got on, thanks again ballistix.
Hi Aiden, I hope you did your homework on EGlobal, they import grey products in the main from what I’ve read in the past. Servicing grey imports may take longer as sending kit back to Asia. I really hope eglobal deliver a great service to you. Are you gonna be subject to import taxes?
Ballz.
Hi lads my camera arrived from hong kong yesterday and I have to say my experience with eglobal has been a positive one :D
Firstly I made a purchase with them on Sunday 5th January online and then on Wednesday 8th January they notified me that the camera was currently out of stock and couldn’t give a definate restock date at the moment and were very sorry for any inconvenience, initally I was a little disappointed upon hearing the news but look thats life so I said I’d leave it for a day or two and see if they could come up with a restock date which would allow me make a decision, as I did not want to buy this camera elsewhere cause it was at least 25% more expensive.
Friday the 10th I went online with eglobal and started livechat (chat was about an hour) still no restock date, would you like a full refund or choose an alternative, I went for another camera, the staff were very apologetic, responsive and polite so adeal was done for an alternative and I was notified that it was dispatched on Wednesday the 15th in hong kong and it arrived with me on Friday 17th with dhl
Im well happy there’s no duty/vat to pay there’s a clear pouch on the package with a letter stating camera parts (batteries) invoice for 17 euros this I suppose is the loop hole through customs.Now I know some will be bothered about warranty but for me I gauge things on knowledge from past experiences and personally I have never had to return a camera, watch, phone, tv, microwave, toaster, kettle, etc, etc, so am I going to worry, no, lifes to short.
Also just to let you know all eglobal livechat conversations are sent back to you by email for reference, im very happy the way things went for me. Eglobal might not be for everyone regards warranty, customs, not been able to just pick up the phone etc and ya there are some negative comments out there but there are also 4 times as many positive ones.
My camera is tiptop with english instructions and manuals so I will defo be buying my others here as well.I find Park Cameras in the UK to be efficient, easy to deal with and reasonable.
I just bought a 35mm lens of park this past week. Very quick delivery, but once I opened the City Link package I found the outer box had been ripped open and the lens box and foam packaging were squashed badly at one end. This made me decide never to purchase anything further of Park Cameras that is of value. In fairness Lexie at Park was prompt to offer a brand new item once the lens had been returned. But if their courier service to Ireland is as it is, be aware.
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